British Open champion Lydia Ko has leaped nine places up to number three in the latest world golf rankings.

Lydia Ko has added a third women's golf major to her Olympic gold medal in an unforgettable August.

New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko climbs seven places during the second round of the Women's Open.

New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko sits just outside the top-10 after the opening day of the Women's Open.